Colonialism and After (L2003)

15 credits, Level 4

Autumn teaching

This module is an introduction to a range of key historical problems and conceptual questions relating to the colonial and postcolonial experiences.

Focusing on the characteristics of capitalism, imperialism and modernity, you will examine the making of the modern world.

You’ll be introduced to:

• European expansion
• the slave economy
• the development of wage labour
• industrial growth
• imperialism
• creation of the modern state
• genocide
• the idea of development
• anticolonialism
• the creation of the 'third world'.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 20 hours of contact time and about 130 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.